Ray Smith (b. 1959)
What is Ray Smith’s work worth?
As of 2 November 2026, OpeningBid has recorded 31 auction results for Ray Smith at 17 houses since 1998. Over the last 24 months the median price was $2,032 including buyer’s premium (middle half $508–$3,072, n=7). The auction record is $20,700 for Lapin (1998, Christie's). Source: OpeningBid, an independent auction-results database.
| # | Work | Medium | Price | House | Sold |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lapin, 1995 | Painting | $20,700 | Christie's | May 1998 |
| 2 | Tridachia Crispata, 1996 | Oil on canvas | $17,090 | Christie's | Nov 2006 |
| 3 | La Doña de Pato (The Duck Lady), 1988 | Oil on wood, in three parts | $11,650 | Christie's | Jun 2013 |
| 4 | El Señuelo, 1988 | Oil paint | $11,466 | Christie's | Dec 2005 |
| 5 | La Doña de Pato (The Duck Lady), 1988 | Oil on wood, in three parts | $10,423 | Christie's | Jun 2021 |
| 6 | Pincher, 1997 | Oil on canvas | $9,744 | Christie's | Jun 2009 |
| 7 | Ezra Pound IV, 1992 | Oil on canvas | $7,348 | Christie's | Nov 2004 |
| 8 | Odalisque, 1988 | Oil paint | $5,019 | Christie's | May 2003 |
| 9 | El Oculo and El Oculo (B, P, M, Q) (2), 1985 | Painting | $5,000 | Los Angeles Modern Auctions | Mar 2015 |
| 10 | Visionary flood, 1997 | Painting | $4,744 | Sotheby's | Mar 2026 |
| Medium | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 15 | $5,000 |
| Size | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Large (over 120 cm) | 11 | $7,348 |
| Medium (50-120 cm) | 6 | $3,570 |
Data as of 2 November 2026 · Source: OpeningBid, 31 results from 17 houses · How we compute these figures
Ray Smith is an undetermined artist with 58 auction lots recorded since 1998, median price $3,300. Some sold prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium; they are marked on this page. Some sold prices are not yet verified as premium-inclusive or hammer, and are marked on this page.
A work by Ray Smith sold in 2026 for $3,840, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results.
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View Ray Smith on OpeningBid →What is a Ray Smith work worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Smith work is $3,300.
The median Ray Smith painting sells for $4,744 across 19 lots.
The median Ray Smith print sells for $150 across 3 lots.
The median Ray Smith work on paper sells for $781 across 2 lots.
Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
Price breakdown by category
| Category | Lots tracked | Median price | Record price | Sell-through | Last sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prints & Editions | 6 | $150†‡ | $254 | 50% | 2025-05-13 |
| Paintings | 30 | $4,744† | $20,700 | 63.3% | 2026-09-16 |
| Works on Paper | 3 | $781 | $800 | 66.7% | 2026-03-04 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2 | $1,979 | $3,840 | — | 2026-08-28 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included. ‡ reported price — whether it includes the buyer's premium is not yet verified.
Ray Smith's market splits by medium. Prints & Editions (6 lots) median $150 with 50% sell-through. Paintings (30 lots) median $4,744, record $20,700. A typical Ray Smith painting sells for around 32× the price of a typical print.
Price by size
Paintings
| Size | Sold lots | Typical range (p25–p75) | Median | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| medium (50–120 cm) | 7 | $699–$4,515† | $3,300† | $9,744 |
| large (over 120 cm) | 10 | $4,812–$15,084† | $9,407† | $20,700 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
Size is the work's longest edge. Cells appear only with at least 5 sold lots.
Notable results
| Medium | Year | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paintings | 1998 | $20,700 |
| Paintings | 2006 | $17,090 |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $3,840 |
| Works on Paper | 2002 | $800 |
| Works on Paper | 2026 | $762 |
| Prints & Editions | 2025 | $254 |
| Prints & Editions | 2024 | $150† |
| Sculpture & Installation | 2026 | $118 |
† hammer price — buyer's premium not included.
The highest recorded result in each medium. See the full sale history on OpeningBid.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Ray Smith worth?
Across 29 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median price of a Ray Smith work is $3,300. The median Ray Smith painting sells for $4,744 across 19 lots. The median Ray Smith print sells for $150 across 3 lots. The median Ray Smith work on paper sells for $781 across 2 lots. Prices are premium-inclusive where the house records them; hammer-only prices exclude the buyer's premium, and some prices are not yet basis-verified.
What is the average price of a Ray Smith painting?
Based on 19 sold lots tracked by OpeningBid, the median auction price of a Ray Smith painting is $4,744. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ray Smith's most expensive painting?
The highest price recorded at auction for a Ray Smith painting is $20,700.
What is the average price of a large Ray Smith painting?
Based on 10 sold lots, the median auction price of a large Ray Smith painting (large (over 120 cm)) is $9,407, according to OpeningBid's index of auction results. Some prices are hammer-only and exclude the buyer's premium.
What is Ray Smith's auction record?
Ray Smith's auction record is $20,700, set in 1998.
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